NSW land-clearing laws 'a failure' after even farmers come out in opposition

By Peter Hannam
Updated June 28 2016 - 6:08pm, first published 5:37pm
NSW is keen not to follow Queensland's surge in land clearing after that state eased its laws. Photo: Bill Laurance
NSW is keen not to follow Queensland's surge in land clearing after that state eased its laws. Photo: Bill Laurance
The NSW government's bid to ease land-clearing laws are under fire even from the farmers' lobby group.
The NSW government's bid to ease land-clearing laws are under fire even from the farmers' lobby group.

The Baird government's plan to loosen land-clearing laws in the state may struggle to get through Parliament, with the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party indicating they will heed opposition to the new bill from farmers.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options